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ND HB1558
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Austen Schauer
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AI Summary
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Courts may order individuals convicted of criminal vehicular homicide to pay monthly "parental loss restitution" to each minor child of the deceased victim until the child turns 18
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Restitution amounts are determined by considering factors including the child's financial needs, standard of living, educational needs, custody arrangements, and any insurance or civil settlements already received
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Payments are processed through the clerk of court to the state's attorney's office, then remitted to the surviving parent or legal guardian within 10 working days
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Incarcerated individuals must begin payments within one year of release, and if the full obligation remains unpaid when scheduled payments end, payments continue until the arrearage is satisfied
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Applies only to criminal vehicular homicide charges filed on or after the Act's effective date
Legislative Description
The extension of probation; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 3 nays 43
4/1/2025